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EJA seeks protected minority status for Europe Jews to tackle antisemitism, protect Jewish practice
The status would mean that Jewish life and practice will no longer depend on the goodwill of whichever government is in power at any given time.
The war the world overlooked: Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe - opinion
Brussels church apologizes for 1370 blood libel, removes antisemitic stained glass window
European Union calls for moratorium on military strikes in Middle East on energy, water facilities
Brussels Times uses photo of haredi Jew for coronavirus worldwide article
The photo comes as conflict in both New York and Israel was sparked surrounding haredi gatherings in large quantities despite coronavirus regulations.
Sex workers say Brussels prostitution ban drives them underground
Sex workers had to stop their activities on March 13, just a few days before a national lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belgium's choice: Join Israel in promoting tolerance or fund anti-Zionism
Belgium has a choice. It can join Israel in being a light unto the nations and help promote tolerance or it can stand on the wrong side of history by funding groups out to silence the Jewish state.
Dozens chant about ancient massacre of Jews at pro-Palestinian rally
That’s incitement to violence, the LBCA’s president, Joel Rubinfeld, told the Belga news agency.
Two-year jail sentence for man who made antisemitic threats against MP
Viviane Teitelbaum, a parliamentary representative for the capital Brussels, was subjected to a stream of antisemitic insults.
Germany urges Europe to respond to Iran's nuclear violations
German, French and British diplomats met in Brussels, but took no action on Tehran's decision not to abide by the uranium enrichment restrictions set out in the 2015 Iran deal.
Poland considering leaving the EU due to judicial reforms - Polish court
The EU has accused PiS of politicizing the judiciary since the party swept to power in 2015. Pis says its reforms are necessary to make the court system more efficient.
A Jewish voice for Brexit
We’ve had enough of being talked down to and humiliated by the bureaucrats of Brussels,” declares Nigel Farage to rapturous cheers from the Brexit Party crowd. “It’s time we stood up for ourselves.”
European Jewish students hold vigil for Halle in Brussels
“We were also moved by the show of strength and solidarity throughout Germany and would like to bring this spirit of unity to Brussels, to say no to hate and fear together, in the heart of the EU"
IDF Deputy Chief of Staff returns from NATO conference
Maj.-Gen Eyal Zamir held meetings with heads of regional and NATO militaries.
